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Nitap (Peer) Mentor Program

Nitap (pronounced nee-dap) is understood in each of the local Indigenous languages (Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and Peskotomuhkati) as 'friend'.

As a Nitap Mentor, you will offer peer/group support & guidance to other ºìÐÓÊÓƵ learners as they transition to college life. You will be able to provide impactful change by providing friendship and creating opportunities for greater visibility, awareness, and support of equity deserving community members on campus, including Indigenous, international, and 2SLGBTQIA+ students.   

As an experienced learner, you will share your own experiences in navigating college life and living in eastern Canada.

Nitap Mentors will also support cultural experiences and participate in planning and delivery as a member of the Student Services Team.

Get Connected with a Nitap (Peer) Mentor!

Sign Up to be connected with a Peer Mentor:

Why Join the Nitap (Peer) Mentor Program?

For Mentees:

Will be connected with a peer who is a fellow student that has similar life/study experiences as you.

Mentors will answer questions about cultural support, suggest student services on/off campus and connect you with the community! The Nitap Mentors work in partnership with the Student Services team & will have the opportunity to network and develop transformative connections with mentees.

Are you stressed about the new college life? :   and let the mentors help you! 

For Mentors:

  • Volunteer and Student leadership experience for resume
  • Certificate of Participation in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Nitap (Peer) Mentor Program
  • Valued as part of the Student Services team and given the opportunity to provide meaningful feedback, to network, and to develop new friendships. 
  • Honorarium provided end of term. 

Join the Nitap Team!

Mentor Volunteer Application:

Who Can Join? 

Mentees: 

  • All students  

Mentors: 

  • Currently enrolled at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and in at least your second term of studies.
  • Maintain good academic standing.
  • Past student leadership experience is considered beneficial.
  • Respectful communication skills, positive attitude, commitment, and flexibility.
  • Able to manage time and responsibilities effectively.
  • A desire to help others overcome challenges and barriers to success!
  • Interested in sharing and learning about Indigenous culture and building connections to other cultures.
  • This program is seeking representation of students who self-identify as Indigenous, International, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+, or those from other equity deserving groups.

Expectations for Nitap (Peer) Mentors

  • Be available to answer general questions about ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and navigate access to resources
  • Build supportive relationships with peers
  • Help to facilitate meaningful connections on campus
  • Be available to meet with peers one-on-one if requested
  • Facilitate gatherings or activities
  • Help organize and facilitate cultural awareness events with Student Success Coaches and fellow mentors with the goal of reducing barriers to success and increasing peer connections
  • Assist with communication and resource sharing
  • Invite peers to student engagement activities
  • Attend the Nitap (Peer) Mentor Training
  • Nitap (Peer) Mentors are representatives of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and are expected to act in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct (nbcc.ca)

Commitment for Nitap (Peer) Mentors

  • 3-5 hours per week
  • 12-week term (fall or winter semester)
  • Commitment to work in the Nitap (Peer) Mentor Position for one academic term.
  • All Nitap (Peer) Mentors are expected to mentor first-term students throughout a mentoring period.

Example Weekly Commitments:

  • Being accessible over lunch or common hour
  • Helping to facilitate an event, typically over lunch or common hours
  • Check-ins with Student Success Coaches